Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty close but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6020 was manufactured 18 months before the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 and the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and GXR Mount A12 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6020 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus 6020 will result in extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.